1997 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak) - Update 12

A new outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon, a country in Central Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first reported case occurred on 8 June 2021. As of the latest update, the outbreak is ongoing.

The WHO has reported a total of 58 confirmed cases, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, 43 deaths have been reported, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 74.1%. This means that nearly three-quarters of the people who contracted the disease have died.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Gabonese authorities, with support from international partners. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news.